SOF Selection PT Preparation 8.1.2017 How did everyone do on their UBRR Test from yesterday? If you passed but have some weak points, you now know what needs to be worked on. If you failed any portion of it, then you have a lot of work to do. What we’re going to do now is […]
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Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA Everyday Carry Flashlight
We’ve done several articles on EDC flashlights covering different brands. My personal favorite is the Streamlight ProTac series of lights. For a few years I’ve been carrying either the ProTac 2L or the ProTac 1AA as my everyday carry light. One of the advantages of the 1AA was the fact that it is powered by […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.31.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.31.2017 Today we’re going to see where our fitness level is at by using a test using the new Special Operations Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) Fitness Test. It measures functional fitness for the Special Operators much better than the traditional PT test. Pushups: (1min) 40 minimum +2 points for each […]
Why I Never Hit the Gym and What I do Instead
I want fitness in my life but I don’t want exercise to take up too much of my life. So I never hit the gym but I like to maintain a certain physique. For the entirety of my career, I had a rigorous workout routine which meant much of my free time was spent at […]
Are You Prepared to Save Your Dog?
Many travel extensively with their dog, but only have a fully stocked medical kit for themselves. Do you know what they need or how to treat an injured dog?
Goal Zero | Powered Adventure for any Road
As a media director, film maker, professional photographer, and adventurer, this is how I power my life and job from the road.
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.27.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.27.2017 If it is Thursday, then it is a Chest and Triceps workout in the gym. Afterward, we then hit the dirt trails for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | Hobie Polarized Sunglasses
As part of our Outdoor Retailer experience this year we started with Hobie Polarized. Our goal is to bring new products and companies into the Loadout Room That we have not showcased before. Case in point; Hobie Polarized. At first I was a little leery of talking to another sunglasses company because we have showcased […]
10 Veteran Owned Coffee Brands You Should Be Drinking +1
The military consumes a lot of coffee. It’s been a source of comfort for them for a very long time even if one of the old Army cadences runs like this, “They say that in the Army, the coffee is mighty fine. It looks like muddy water and tastes like turpentine.” Basic rations and coffee must go […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.26.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.26.2017 Wednesday is a Back and Shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Get an early start and beat the heat today. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout […]